Teacher of Music

Salary: MPS & UPS

Contract:

Permanent, part time (0.2 or 0.4 FTE)

Location:

NUAST, Nottingham

Start date:

asap

Closing date:
Monday 12th January 2026 at 9am

NUAST is a unique and exciting place to work. We are a STEM specialist school with industry standard facilities. We aim to be a transformational school. Students are aspirational, have resilience and respect themselves, others and their environment. Students behave well and are supported well; our inclusive approach results in attendance being significantly above national average.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic part time Teacher of Music who through building strong relationships and expert teaching will secure excellent outcomes. Staff at NUAST are well supported to develop through CPD and collaboration with subject experts. Early career teachers are nurtured and receive excellent ongoing support.

As a Teacher of Music at NUAST you will inspire our learners to develop their love of Music through innovative teaching and sharing your passion for the subject. You will enable students to achieve excellent outcomes and develop young people who strive to further their learning in Music. In addition the post holder will benefit from working with music specialists both at NUAST and across the Trust through collaborative activities, including the established Nova Trust Orchestra.

The Nova Education Trust is a cross-phase Multi-Academy Trust based in Nottinghamshire. The schools in our portfolio includes both secondary and primaries, working in a range of contexts. Our track record demonstrates our ability to deliver our core goal, achievement for every child.

If there are any aspects of the role you would like to discuss, or if you would like to come and have a look around, please do not hesitate to contact the school. The role can be offered on a part time basis of either 1 or 2 days per week.

Please ensure your application arrives by 9am on the closing date of Monday 12th January 2026. Interviews will take place the following week.

• Build strong relationships with students.
• Teach music using innovative methods to inspire learners.
• Secure excellent outcomes for students.
• Develop young people who strive to further their learning in music.
• Collaborate with music specialists, including the Nova Trust Orchestra.
• Adhere to safeguarding policies and undergo required checks.

• Working with music specialists at NUAST and across the Trust.
• Collaborative activities with Nova Trust Orchestra.
• Support through CPD and collaboration with subject experts.

The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with DfE requirements.

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